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George Elliott Clarke is one of the most prolific and interesting contemporary Canadian authors. His works discuss a variety of fundamental topics such as slavery, Canadian society, regionalism and identity, and encompasses different genres like poetry, plays, libretti for operas, novels and theoretical texts. Clarke has coined the term "Africadia" which mirrors the problematisation of belonging, naming and identity in the Canadian context. Central questions which will be addressed in the course are e.g.: What is Canadian literature? What role do African-Canadians play in the national discourse? How is that reflected in literature? To what extent is the Canadian situation a post-colonial one? What are unique features of Clarke's writing in the Canadian context? The course will introduce students to this versatile writer and give an insight into his multifaceted works. Students will be familiarised with different genres as well as a wide scope of topics in the discourses of Clarke's work. Among the works which will be examined in the course are George and Rue, Beatrice Chancy (both should be read in advance) and several poems. |
